I had ds in July and was meant to be off my course til Jan, but in fact went back in Sept. I'd rather the term had started sooner - i was bored out of my mind at home,and all my friends were away for the summer break! I should think you could do it if you want to - I took ds with me to about half the lectures (changed nappies on the floor etc!): I bought a dictaphone so i could be hands free holding him and hear the lecture, then write up notes afterwards. Also i could leave it on the desk if i had to take him out for some reason. I found a creche for a few hours a week (i joined the local gym so i could use theirs!), and some students minded ds for a couple of other hours so i could go to the library etc. If your mum is prepared to do these hours for you you'll be fine I should say. I expect you might miss a few hours of lectures in the first couple of weeks, but after that it should be OK. Kept me sane! And yes, a few people did think i was an evil mother, but just try not to let them get to you....I used to tell myself that they obviously weren't that bright if they didn't need the stimulation of studying as well as having a baby!!! (Very wrong of me i know, but it kept me going when a snide remark upset me). Most people will just be in awe of you .